The William IV Half Crown wins for me - sadly from William's reign (for coins) I only have a worn half penny and a few farthings at the moment - another great video - Many thanks
I enjoyed your presentation of William IV coins. In my opinion, the most interesting aspect for collectors lies within those coins that display a shield with the royal arms. William IV is the last monarch to rule Great Britain and Hanover in a personal union, and the arms of both kingdoms are represented on shielded coins. With the reign of Queen Victoria (1837) that union ended, as a woman could not ascend to the Hanoverian throne. From 1838, the arms of Hanover disappear from the royal arms including iconic heraldic elements like the white horse of Hanover or the crown of the Holy Roman Empire, which is usually the first thing to wear down on these coins due to its exposed position. I hope to one day add a coin with a decently preserved full set of arms from pre-Victorian times to my collection. Unfortunately, they are not exactly cheap.
The 1 1/2d was originally for use in Ceylon & the West Indies. The design on the 1/2 crown & crown is magnificent. I have a variety of William IV coins, including the issues for India. My absolute "really, really want this coin" is the one Mohur, but getting it would involve bankrupting my family for several generations 😆😆
One of my favourite reigns. He only ruled 7 years and his coins really only come from 5 of those years, but mostly 1834 - 1837. Yet he increased the denominations and the designs are high quality, mainly thanks to Jean Baptiste Merlen - an engraver overlooked in this era of Wyon mania! I only have one bronze penny (1831), one Maundy penny (1835). 2 of the 1½d - 1834 and 1836 (EF and VF), a 1836 3d (VF was not cheap), 1836 (VF) and 1837 (VG) Groats, a 1831 VF 6d and worn 1834 and Fine 1836. Shillings of 1834, 35, 36 and 37 (Like yours all below average) and the halfcrowns 1834 (near Fine), 1835 (Very worn), 1836 (a EF stunner that cost me $650!) and 1837 (More worn stuff). But I don't have any crowns or gold. Still I love them. Apart from my 1837 groat I don't have any holed ones. Next holed coin is an 1838 2d, but that is first year Victoria. Generally though I always find W4 stuff is better preserved than most early Victorian coinage (Pre 1860s, especially the silver) which is mostly battered and worn. I mean try and find an 1840s Victoria Halfcrown above Fine thats not holed or damaged and thats even the common dates of 1844 and 1845! My 1845 is good fine but has a big brooch mount on one side! Ethans 1834 shilling is probably the best there.
0:30 From my experience, this type of corrossion can be dealt with by very (very) gently and carefully scraping it off with a toothpick. If done right, this process leaves no traces or damage whatsoever!
The only thing i (might) have from William IV is this shilling sized disc that’s completely worn out but with just barely an 8 and a 3 visible (I don’t now if it’s just my imagination or that it is actually from the 1830s)
@@BitsAndBobsCoins thank you , if you ever find yourself in Devon about 25 miles away from Exeter , you are more than welcome to go through my coins and sell the lot of them obviously a percentage for you = we could toss a coin on the percentages.
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Have to admit the farthing is a favourite of mine great you guys are keeping the hobby alive
Thank you very much indeed 😁
The Wiliam IV. half crown has the best design of all half crowns. Lovely coins. Great video👍
I agree!
Thank you 🙏👍
I’ve said it in the past, but my first coin was a William IV half crown, so I am very fond of his coinage. These are some beauties.
It's a wonderful coinage
My favourite monarch very underrated
Yes, exactly. He is also my favourite!
Definitely 😁
The William IV Half Crown wins for me - sadly from William's reign (for coins) I only have a worn half penny and a few farthings at the moment - another great video - Many thanks
Very nice!
Thank you 🙏
👍 Thank you. 🍻
No problem 👍
I enjoyed your presentation of William IV coins. In my opinion, the most interesting aspect for collectors lies within those coins that display a shield with the royal arms. William IV is the last monarch to rule Great Britain and Hanover in a personal union, and the arms of both kingdoms are represented on shielded coins. With the reign of Queen Victoria (1837) that union ended, as a woman could not ascend to the Hanoverian throne. From 1838, the arms of Hanover disappear from the royal arms including iconic heraldic elements like the white horse of Hanover or the crown of the Holy Roman Empire, which is usually the first thing to wear down on these coins due to its exposed position.
I hope to one day add a coin with a decently preserved full set of arms from pre-Victorian times to my collection. Unfortunately, they are not exactly cheap.
Thank you for watching and for the info
Good luck getting that coin
Excellent review, howdy y'all from Texas.
I do like the 1 1/2 pence coin👏🏻
It's a wonderful little coin
The 1 1/2d was originally for use in Ceylon & the West Indies. The design on the 1/2 crown & crown is magnificent. I have a variety of William IV coins, including the issues for India.
My absolute "really, really want this coin" is the one Mohur, but getting it would involve bankrupting my family for several generations 😆😆
Thanks for the info!
The mohur sounds like a great coin
Nice coins I want them all 😊
Thank you 🙏
Very nice coins I like them all super cool ⚓️🧲👍👌
One of my favourite reigns. He only ruled 7 years and his coins really only come from 5 of those years, but mostly 1834 - 1837. Yet he increased the denominations and the designs are high quality, mainly thanks to Jean Baptiste Merlen - an engraver overlooked in this era of Wyon mania! I only have one bronze penny (1831), one Maundy penny (1835). 2 of the 1½d - 1834 and 1836 (EF and VF), a 1836 3d (VF was not cheap), 1836 (VF) and 1837 (VG) Groats, a 1831 VF 6d and worn 1834 and Fine 1836. Shillings of 1834, 35, 36 and 37 (Like yours all below average) and the halfcrowns 1834 (near Fine), 1835 (Very worn), 1836 (a EF stunner that cost me $650!) and 1837 (More worn stuff). But I don't have any crowns or gold. Still I love them. Apart from my 1837 groat I don't have any holed ones. Next holed coin is an 1838 2d, but that is first year Victoria.
Generally though I always find W4 stuff is better preserved than most early Victorian coinage (Pre 1860s, especially the silver) which is mostly battered and worn. I mean try and find an 1840s Victoria Halfcrown above Fine thats not holed or damaged and thats even the common dates of 1844 and 1845! My 1845 is good fine but has a big brooch mount on one side!
Ethans 1834 shilling is probably the best there.
Absolutely 😁💯
Merlen was an uncredited master
0:30 From my experience, this type of corrossion can be dealt with by very (very) gently and carefully scraping it off with a toothpick. If done right, this process leaves no traces or damage whatsoever!
My dad taught me to use a stick of wood to clean up silver back in the 60`s...still do it today.
Thank you 👍🙏
Will try
The only thing i (might) have from William IV is this shilling sized disc that’s completely worn out but with just barely an 8 and a 3 visible (I don’t now if it’s just my imagination or that it is actually from the 1830s)
It may well be
Lots of worn coins from the era
Sweet 👍🏻
Thank you! Cheers!
“Holey” Moley, it’s a shame that sone were holed however I have to say the Half Crown that you all seem to have stands out
Yes lots of holes sadly
Putting holes in these lovely coins and defacing the king should be punishable by sentence of death!
Definitely 💯
He obviously forgot his comb on the day he had his portrait done
😂
What is the value of the coins because I have lots of them = actually my late father’s coins.
Usually around £10 - £25
@@BitsAndBobsCoins thank you , if you ever find yourself in Devon about 25 miles away from Exeter , you are more than welcome to go through my coins and sell the lot of them obviously a percentage for you = we could toss a coin on the percentages.
Very nice coins I like them all super cool ⚓️🧲👍👌
Glad you like them!